PREEMPTOR

preemptor, pre-emptor

(noun) a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid

preemptor, pre-emptor

(noun) someone who acquires land by preemption

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

preemptor (plural preemptors)

One who preempts; especially, one who appropriates public land.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre*ëmpt"or, n. Etym: [Cf. L. praeemptor.]

Definition: One who preëmpts; esp., one who preëmpts public land.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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